last at least one full year from the date of issue. The actual expiration date may differ depending on the state in which the vehicle is registered.
You can find your car tag’s expiration date in the following ways:
Your windshield or license plate: Some states require the tag expiration date to be posted on the windshield of the car, while others list it on a sticker on the license plate. The expiration will be listed as just a month and a year.
Your registration papers: Your registration papers should have your car tag expiration date listed on them. These should be stored in your glove compartment and/or your personal files.
The DMV website: Most state DMVs offer an automated system for looking up and even renewing car tags. Often, all you need is your license plate number.
Call the DMV: If you’re worried about inputting your personal information online, the next best thing you can do is call the DMV and ask.
Renewal notices: About a month before your car tags expire, you’ll get a renewal notice in the mail (again, timing depends on the state). It should detail the date your current tags expire.
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